shelden

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English scildan, Proto-Germanic *skildijaną; equivalent to scheld +‎ -en (infinitival suffix).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃeːldən/, /ˈʃiːldən/

Verb

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shelden

  1. To shield, guard, or rescue.
  2. To stop, avoid, or end.
  3. To give out shields.

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • English: shield

References

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